Fundraising Dinner for new Islamic Studies Program at UDM

Dec. 10, 2011
6 p.m.
Islamic House of Wisdom, Dearborn Heights, Mich.

CLAE is hosting a special fundraising event to generate support to begin a new Islamic Studies Program in the College. The keynote speaker is Scott C. Lucas, associate profesor of Islamic Studies at the University of Arizona.

If enough financial support is generated to begin this program, which is being developed by Imam Achmat Salie, it would focus on the past and present of Islam and its impact on politics, society, and culture and will create community outreach programs on topics related to Islam. The program would expose students to scholarly lectures, lively debates, documentaries, study abroad and real-life experiences and insights into Islamic thought and culture. Arabic language classes would also be available.

Former GM exec Robert A. Lutz speaks about "Car Guys vs. Bean Counters"

Robert A. Lutz

Jan. 25, 2012
McNichols Campus

This event is part of the Engineering 100 Centennial Celebration. Robert A. Lutz, former vice chairman of General Motors Corporation, will give the presentation, "Car Guys vs. Bean Counters." (Time and exact location to be determined.) For more on the Engineering 100 Centennial Celebration events, visit the Engineering 100 page.

Theatre Company plays and afterglow receptions

Don’t miss out on the two remaining Theatre Company productions for the 2011-2012 season. Each production also features an afterglow reception, sponsored by the CLAE Alumni Council, following the play on a designated night. Plays are held at the Marygrove Theatre on the Marygrove College campus and afterglow receptions are in The Gallery, 4^th floor, Liberal Arts Building, Marygrove College.

Dogman’s Last Stand

by Rick Cleveland
 and directed by David L. Regal

Feb. 3, 4, 10, 11 at 8 p.m.
Feb. 5, 12 at 2 p.m.
Afterglow reception: Feb. 4
Marygrove Theatre

Autobahn

by Neil LaBute and directed by Andrew Huff and David L. Regal

March 23, 24, 30, 31 at 8 p.m.

March 25, April 1 at 2 p.m.
Afterglow reception: March 24
Marygrove Theatre

For play descriptions, ticket information and directions, visit the Theatre Company website.

Designing Sustainable Detroit Symposium

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012
Location TBD

The second annual Designing Sustainable Detroit Symposium will feature industry and area leaders discussing visions and plans for an environmentally and economically sustainable future in Detroit and surrounding regions. The theme for this year's symposium is "Electric Detroit: Batteries, electric vehicles and smart grid." (Time and location to be determined.) The symposium this year is one of the Engineering 100 Centennial Celebration events, recognizing the first century of engineering education at the University. For more on the Engineering 100 Centennial Celebration events, visit the Engineering 100 page.

Cushing Lecture series hosts Vanderbilt University Professor Amy-Jill Levine

Amy-Jill Levine

March 29, 2012
7:30 - 9 p.m.
Student Center, Fountain Lounge, McNichols Campus

This year's Cushing Distinguished Lecture in Religious Studies will be given by Professor Amy-Jill Levine,  professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies, E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Professor of New Testament Studies and professor of Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt University. This event is a part of the Ralph and Barbara Cushing Distinguished Lecture Series in Religious Studies, honoring Jane D. Schaberg, former UDM Professor of Biblical Studies and Women's Studies. According to the Cushings, the lecture is, "intended for the intellectual enrichment of students, faculty, and the community." This event is free and sponsored by UDM's Religious Studies Department. A reception will follow.